Sanam Vakil
Sanam Vakil is the director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, a UK-based think tank. She is a recognized expert in Middle Eastern politics and has provided analysis on the complexities of regional conflicts, including the Israeli-Palestinian situation. In recent discussions, she has emphasized the challenges facing negotiations surrounding ceasefires and hostages, highlighting the intricate balance of power and public opinion in Israel.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 178,327 | $1,500,000 | 1,267$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,475 | $21,000,000 | 4,661$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,045 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 68,058 | $170,000 | 288$ |
| Totals | 5 | 650,160,682 | 337,905 | $25,370,000 | 6,934$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iraq:
Sanam Vakil, the director of the Middle East program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, noted the opportunity for Iraq to diversify its economic relations under pressure from the U.S. on Iran.
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Brazil:
Sanam Vakil commented that Netanyahu seems encouraged by Trump's silence regarding the escalating Israeli attacks in Gaza.
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Brazil:
Sanam Vakil is the director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House who discussed the need for guarantees in negotiations.
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United Kingdom:
Sanam Vakil is a senior research fellow in the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House.
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United States:
Vakil noted the fluid moment in Iran's negotiations and the potential for miscalculation.
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United States:
Effectively, everyone’s competing to solve this issue, said Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa program at the London-based Chatham House think tank.
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Kenya:
Sanam Vakil is the director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa program who commented on the political dynamics of the ceasefire.
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New Zealand:
Vakil said the current situation is political hardball, with Israel trying to increase pressure on Hamas.
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